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Spark Networks Announces the Completion of Its Open Market Stock Buyback Program

BEVERLY HILLS, CA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Spark Networks, Inc. (AMEX: LOV), a
leading provider of online personals services including brands such as
JDate®.com, AmericanSingles®.com, BlackSingles.com® and
ChristianMingle®.com, announced today the completion of the repurchase of
the full 1,500,000 shares of Spark Networks Common Stock authorized under
the Company's open market stock buyback program implemented on March 10,
2008, as amended on March 14, 2008.

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